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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.74, 539.50 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.74, 539.50 and 243.50 is: 336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.74 : 539.50 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.74/539.50 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.74x = 539.50 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.74x = 131,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,368.25/390.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.20

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